FallenWalnut@lemmy.world
on 13 Apr 2025 14:54
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This is the first version of this guide, so please share any feedback, and I’ll include it in the next version!
haverholm@kbin.earth
on 13 Apr 2025 15:30
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Looks like you put some consideration into this, so I'm a little disappointed that you are sharing text as an image format, without alt text.
Please take this as constructive criticism, I know graphics are the easiest way for many people to share something like this, but particularly for non-visual media like audio books it may be worth your while to address the visually disabled as well 🙂
FallenWalnut@lemmy.world
on 13 Apr 2025 17:17
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If someone wants to transcribe these guides, then I am more than happy to include them!
haverholm@kbin.earth
on 13 Apr 2025 17:41
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Friend, as I understand the situation you wrote the guides already, then crunched them into image files. If you have the source text, why expect others to put in the work of transcribing them? 🤷
If those aren't your original guides I apologise for my misunderstanding, of course.
The first phrase (at the top) talks about being part of a series, rather than the purpose of the doc. That should go at the end.
the image in the middle looks like it’s describing use cases, but the cases and significance to the reader aren’t clear. What is DRM? What is profit share? What is a credit system? Why should the reader care?
why are library apps in a rectangle, but the others in circles?
“Environmental” has an icon, but it doesn’t seem to be used anywhere.
would the bubbles with icons look better if they were left justified?
the “need help choosing” block is the most understandable: it lists interests and an appropriate suggestion.
FallenWalnut@lemmy.world
on 13 Apr 2025 18:10
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Thanks for this. I spend so much time on the content from guide to guide that I forget how someone reading it for the first time might interpret it.
Will update the guide and post it to !PurchaseWithPurpose@lemmy.world
TurtleTourParty@midwest.social
on 13 Apr 2025 15:50
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!Purchasewithpurpose@lemmy.world
David_Eight@lemmy.world
on 13 Apr 2025 15:59
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Go get a Library Card people.
sbv@sh.itjust.works
on 13 Apr 2025 17:26
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The first app on the left is a library app. I think the ones under it might be library apps too.
David_Eight@lemmy.world
on 13 Apr 2025 18:46
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Exactly! Also “Kanopy” is a movie/TV Show app that works off your library cards. I’m just pointing out that people sleep on all the things having a library card offers today, it’s not just books. Free digital books, audio books, movies, shows, printing papers, activities for kids, classes for adults, some even have 3D printers etc.
Kirk@startrek.website
on 13 Apr 2025 19:15
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David_Eight@lemmy.world
on 14 Apr 2025 00:47
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That article is from 2019 and Kanopy is still around, I guess that’s a good sign 🤷🏻 lol
Kirk@startrek.website
on 14 Apr 2025 18:57
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Not in New York City apparently but yes hopefully they’re more affordable for smaller libraries.
David_Eight@lemmy.world
on 15 Apr 2025 02:54
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Still works across the Hudson here in Jersey lol. They put in token based view limit I’m assuming based on what the library/City pays. $2 a view is crazy/bad value, makes me wonder what my library is paying 🤔
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone
on 13 Apr 2025 19:43
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Audiobooks and ebooks are always reserved for weeks or months for popular titles on the library services in my city. I use it for lesser known titles, but sometimes I want to read a book the day it comes out.
EngineerGaming@feddit.nl
on 15 Apr 2025 07:09
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I’d be uncomfortable tying my reading to my KYC :/
MxRemy@piefed.social
on 13 Apr 2025 16:46
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Oooh I didn't know about LibriVox, that's awesome!
perishthethought@lemm.ee
on 13 Apr 2025 17:09
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I got a kobo e-reader a while ago and love it. I get library books on there via WiFi/internet, or just import books from my PC via USB cable so easily. F*** Amazon.
limit6motives@discuss.tchncs.de
on 13 Apr 2025 18:48
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Project Gutenberg also has both human-read and computer-generated audiobooks, ctrl+f for special categories here: www.gutenberg.org/browse/categories/1
garden@lemmy.blahaj.zone
on 13 Apr 2025 19:21
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You can host your own audiobook streaming/download service with Audiobookshelf.
spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone
on 14 Apr 2025 00:04
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I love audiobookshelf! Been using it for close to a year now, and my only real complaint is the android app doesn’t handle podcasts the best (doesn’t auto-advance so it makes it a bit annoying to use shorter podcasts), but audiobooks are very easy to access. I have mine set up for remote access, so I can listen to either wherever I am (or just download what I want if I don’t have data)
Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com
on 14 Apr 2025 01:57
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The major thing holding them back among my friends and family is the lack of a proper iOS app. I know they have one on testflight, but it’s been there for literal years and I haven’t seen any progress being made to a full release.
iheartneopets@lemm.ee
on 13 Apr 2025 19:47
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I’ve been using Libro.FM for some odd years now, and I love it. If you’re used to the way audible works, libro is a totally seamless switch, except your subscription also goes in part to a local bookstore of your choice.
Of course, my first choice is always the library.
SqueakySpider@lemmy.dbzer0.com
on 14 Apr 2025 01:08
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I love libro.fm too, I picked it up maybe a year ago. Credit systems aren’t my favorite but getting files DRM free is perfect for my standards.
And they at least let you keep any credits you have even if you cancel your sub. Such a simple thing makes them much nicer to even try out. Audible tosses them if they aren’t spent before canceling. The only thing going against them is just the smaller library of books since they don’t offer anything with DRM. Which I am completely fine with, and they do seem to be getting more titles.
I do wish that they wouldn’t list books that they don’t have. Always gets my hopes up just to see I can’t get them. It is a similar issue with Google and even Amazon’s various services. Will see books, shows, and movies pop-up when I am searching for something and see a result that is “Unavailable.” It is weird though that it doesn’t happen with everything I search on either service.
tazeycrazy@feddit.uk
on 13 Apr 2025 20:44
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Looked up and setup borrowbox as my local lib supports this (already had Libby). I need to get into audio books again. Thanks
arakhis_@feddit.org
on 14 Apr 2025 03:45
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is the image low res for everyone else too? Im using proton-lemmy, maybe thats an issue? tHE LOWRES MAKES ME SO MAD
kestrelx@lemm.ee
on 15 Apr 2025 06:30
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I love Chirp.
HyperfocusSurfer@lemmy.dbzer0.com
on 15 Apr 2025 10:08
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This is the first version of this guide, so please share any feedback, and I’ll include it in the next version!
Looks like you put some consideration into this, so I'm a little disappointed that you are sharing text as an image format, without alt text.
Please take this as constructive criticism, I know graphics are the easiest way for many people to share something like this, but particularly for non-visual media like audio books it may be worth your while to address the visually disabled as well 🙂
If someone wants to transcribe these guides, then I am more than happy to include them!
Friend, as I understand the situation you wrote the guides already, then crunched them into image files. If you have the source text, why expect others to put in the work of transcribing them? 🤷
If those aren't your original guides I apologise for my misunderstanding, of course.
Thanks for this. I spend so much time on the content from guide to guide that I forget how someone reading it for the first time might interpret it.
Will update the guide and post it to !PurchaseWithPurpose@lemmy.world
This is absolutely fantastic
!Purchasewithpurpose@lemmy.world
Go get a Library Card people.
The first app on the left is a library app. I think the ones under it might be library apps too.
Exactly! Also “Kanopy” is a movie/TV Show app that works off your library cards. I’m just pointing out that people sleep on all the things having a library card offers today, it’s not just books. Free digital books, audio books, movies, shows, printing papers, activities for kids, classes for adults, some even have 3D printers etc.
Kanopy is really nice but I read that it may be getting too expensive for libraries.
That article is from 2019 and Kanopy is still around, I guess that’s a good sign 🤷🏻 lol
Not in New York City apparently but yes hopefully they’re more affordable for smaller libraries.
Still works across the Hudson here in Jersey lol. They put in token based view limit I’m assuming based on what the library/City pays. $2 a view is crazy/bad value, makes me wonder what my library is paying 🤔
Audiobooks and ebooks are always reserved for weeks or months for popular titles on the library services in my city. I use it for lesser known titles, but sometimes I want to read a book the day it comes out.
I’d be uncomfortable tying my reading to my KYC :/
Oooh I didn't know about LibriVox, that's awesome!
I got a kobo e-reader a while ago and love it. I get library books on there via WiFi/internet, or just import books from my PC via USB cable so easily. F*** Amazon.
Project Gutenberg also has both human-read and computer-generated audiobooks, ctrl+f for special categories here: www.gutenberg.org/browse/categories/1
You can host your own audiobook streaming/download service with Audiobookshelf.
I love audiobookshelf! Been using it for close to a year now, and my only real complaint is the android app doesn’t handle podcasts the best (doesn’t auto-advance so it makes it a bit annoying to use shorter podcasts), but audiobooks are very easy to access. I have mine set up for remote access, so I can listen to either wherever I am (or just download what I want if I don’t have data)
The major thing holding them back among my friends and family is the lack of a proper iOS app. I know they have one on testflight, but it’s been there for literal years and I haven’t seen any progress being made to a full release.
I’ve been using Libro.FM for some odd years now, and I love it. If you’re used to the way audible works, libro is a totally seamless switch, except your subscription also goes in part to a local bookstore of your choice.
Of course, my first choice is always the library.
I love libro.fm too, I picked it up maybe a year ago. Credit systems aren’t my favorite but getting files DRM free is perfect for my standards.
And they at least let you keep any credits you have even if you cancel your sub. Such a simple thing makes them much nicer to even try out. Audible tosses them if they aren’t spent before canceling. The only thing going against them is just the smaller library of books since they don’t offer anything with DRM. Which I am completely fine with, and they do seem to be getting more titles.
I do wish that they wouldn’t list books that they don’t have. Always gets my hopes up just to see I can’t get them. It is a similar issue with Google and even Amazon’s various services. Will see books, shows, and movies pop-up when I am searching for something and see a result that is “Unavailable.” It is weird though that it doesn’t happen with everything I search on either service.
Looked up and setup borrowbox as my local lib supports this (already had Libby). I need to get into audio books again. Thanks
is the image low res for everyone else too? Im using proton-lemmy, maybe thats an issue? tHE LOWRES MAKES ME SO MAD
I love Chirp.
Also, audiobookbay 🏴☠️